2020 Virtual Degree Conferral Celebration

Message from the Dean

Congratulations Department of Hispanic Languages and Literature Class of 2020 and
to the parents, partners, siblings, and friends who supported them. Thank you for
joining us to honor our students and be a part of this special celebration.

The past couple of months have brought new challenges unlike many of us have ever
known. I applaud each of you, our amazing Seawolves in your Stony Brook red. Our courageous
and dedicated students who did not lose sight of the finish line, eager to complete
this phase of your education and achieve your dreams. Our next wave of leaders.

Today, toss your virtual caps in the air. You’ve earned it. You made it! And it will
be an experience you will never forget.

Cheers,

Dean Sampson

Message from the Chair

Dear students and families:

Congratulations! It is our deep honor to celebrate with you, through this modified
format, the impressive achievement of your graduation. At the department of Hispanic
Languages and Literature we pride ourselves in getting to know our students, fostering
community, diversity and cultural awareness. Thank you for allowing us to share your
journey these last few years. We wish you every success and happiness in the next
stage of your lives, and very much hope you will stay in touch. We could not be prouder
of you!